Richard Cooke conducts as the Royal Choral Society performs Benjamin Britten's moving War Requiem at the Royal Albert Hall on Remembrance Sunday. Interweaving the poetry of Wilfred Owen with the words of the Requiem Mass, Britten's War Requiem is a deeply stirring and powerful work. Written for the consecration of Coventry Cathedral after its destruction in the Second World War, the piece remains as relevant today as ever. The concert, held in the year of the 100th anniversary of the First World War, is performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Trinity Boys Choir and soloists Ekaterina Scherbachenko, Stephan Rugamer, and Bryn Terfel.

Classical music, rock, pop and jazz, sporting events, galas, banquets and balls and the world-famous Proms series all take place within the Royal Albert Hall's iconic oval walls. One of London's most versatile venues, it is a favourite of performers from Jose Carreras to Kylie Minogue. More about Royal Albert Hall

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Britten's War Requiem
Britten1921 - Playing piano at home. Image courtesy of www.britten100.org.

Britten's War Requiem Britten1921 - Playing piano at home. Image courtesy of www.britten100.org.

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Find out the best London 2017 events with our comprehensive guide to the top entertainment in the city throughout the year. From January through to December, 2017 is packed with unmissable events - so read on to get the best out of London town.

Baglioni Hotel LondonLondon > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £646 33% off60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 |
6 minutes from Britten's War RequiemYou can really tell the Italian influence on this London branch of the Roman boutique hotel group. Not only is it located a short step from ...More

Gilding the LilyLondon > Shopping > FloristsOld Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 |
10 minutes from Britten's War RequiemSuperior florist directly opposite South Kensington Tube Station. They sell flowers to the great and good of this area and as you might expect, this means ...More

VerdiLondon > Restaurants > Italian restaurantsRoyal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 |
Same location as Britten's War RequiemVerdi is the appropritately named restaurant at the Royal Albert Hall which replaces the former Cafe Consort, following a £1 million refurbishment unveiled on Tuesday 15th ...More

London ArchersLondon > Leisure > ActivitiesPerks Field, Kensington Palace, Kensington, London W8 |
10 minutes from Britten's War RequiemAn excellent members archery club that shoots in the grounds of Kensington Palace in summer and in Pimlico in winter. Archery is a totally satisfying sport, ...More

Kensington GardensLondon > Leisure > Parks and GardensPrinces Square, Bayswater, London W2 |
10 minutes from Britten's War RequiemTechnically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind of outdoor pursuit takes ...More

G-SpaLondon > Leisure > Health and Beauty63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 |
12 minutes from Britten's War RequiemDownstairs from LA Fitness (keep going past the people who look like they're about to die on the running machines) you'll find G-Spa. A world away ...More

The Admiral CodringtonLondon > Restaurants > Gastropub17 Mossop Street, Knightsbridge, London SW3 |
14 minutes from Britten's War RequiemAffectionately referred to as "the Cod", this Knightsbridge boozer-come-gastropub has acquired a reputation for serving high quality, modern food in no-fuss, sleek surroundings. If you do ...More

Devonshire Arms W8London > Nightlife > Pubs37 Marloes Road, Kensington, London W8 |
14 minutes from Britten's War RequiemAlways a popular hangout with the South Kensington locals, The Devonshire Arms had a fresh lick of paint in 2014 and emerged with its proper pub ...More

Hyde KensingtonLondon > Nightlife > Bars1-1a Kensington High Street, W8 |
9 minutes from Britten's War Requiem Opposite Kensington Palace, an area not known for its nightlife, Hyde Kensington cocktail bar has a drinks list by world ...More

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Eliades OchoaEliades OchoaOne of the most important Cuban musicians of all time, the former Buena Vista Social Club frontman, Eliades Ochoa, makes his solo debut at the Royal Albert Hall, fronting his own band. A winner of several Latin Grammy nominations and awards, Ochoa will be playing a special set adding hot brass into the swinging guitar and conga mix. A principal per2018-04-25T00:00:00+01002018-04-25T00:00:00+0100
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Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore
SW7 2AP

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Eliades Ochoaevent > Concerts > World MusicPRICING£25-£60DATESRunning from Wednesday 25th April 2018untilWednesday 25th April 2018VENUERoyal Albert HallOne of the most important Cuban musicians of all time, the former Buena Vista Social Club frontman, Eliades Ochoa, makes his solo debut at the Royal Albert Hall, fronting his own band. A winner of several Latin Grammy nominations and awards, Ochoa will be playing a special set adding hot brass into the swinging guitar and conga mix. A principal per... More about this event

Hacienda ClassicalHacienda ClassicalPioneering DJs Graeme Park and Mike Pickering perform alongside the Manchester Camerata orchestra and special guests for a performance of Hacienda classics. Hacienda Classical won rave reviews after its first Royal Albert Hall visit, NME called it "Probably the best rave since 1997" and Mixmag termed the event, "a near two hour blend of house music2018-09-28T00:00:00+01002018-09-28T00:00:00+0100
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Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore
SW7 2AP

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Hacienda Classicalevent > Concerts > ClassicalPRICING£25-£75DATESRunning from Friday 28th September 2018untilFriday 28th September 2018VENUERoyal Albert HallPioneering DJs Graeme Park and Mike Pickering perform alongside the Manchester Camerata orchestra and special guests for a performance of Hacienda classics. Hacienda Classical won rave reviews after its first Royal Albert Hall visit, NME called it "Probably the best rave since 1997" and Mixmag termed the event, "a near two hour blend of house music... More about this event

Birmingham Royal Ballet: The NutcrackerBirmingham Royal Ballet: The NutcrackerThe company performs Sir Peter Wright's much-loved production of this beautiful classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score. As midnight chimes a magical Christmas tree starts to grow through the ceiling, marking the start of Clara's journey to the Sugar Plum Fairy's retreat in the Kingdom of Sweets and the Land of Snow. Tchaikovsky2017-12-28T00:00:00+00002017-12-31T00:00:00+0000
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Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore
SW7 2AP

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: The Nutcrackerevent > Dance > Traditional dance - BalletPRICING£35-£85DATESRunning from Thursday 28th December 2017untilSunday 31st December 2017VENUERoyal Albert HallThe company performs Sir Peter Wright's much-loved production of this beautiful classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score. As midnight chimes a magical Christmas tree starts to grow through the ceiling, marking the start of Clara's journey to the Sugar Plum Fairy's retreat in the Kingdom of Sweets and the Land of Snow. Tchaikovsky... More about this event

Jazz At The Movies: A Swinging ChristmasJazz At The Movies: A Swinging ChristmasA festive collaboration of five superb jazz musicians dedicated to interpreting movie themes and songs both familiar and obscure.2017-12-14T21:30:00+00002017-12-14T00:00:00+0000
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Christmas Carols & Concerts at the Royal Albert HallChristmas Carols & Concerts at the Royal Albert HallThe climax of the Royal Albert Hall's Christmas carols programme is the dimly lit traditional Christmas celebration, Carols by Candlelight, a fun-filled jamboree of carols and Christmas hits with readings from Dickens and the Scriptures by special guest Bernard Cribbins, accompanied by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in full period costume. There are2017-12-14T00:00:00+00002017-12-24T00:00:00+0000
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Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore
SW7 2AP

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Christmas Carols & Concerts at the Royal Albert Hallevent > ConcertsPRICINGVariousDATES13th to 24th December 2017VENUERoyal Albert HallThe climax of the Royal Albert Hall's Christmas carols programme is the dimly lit traditional Christmas celebration, Carols by Candlelight, a fun-filled jamboree of carols and Christmas hits with readings from Dickens and the Scriptures by special guest Bernard Cribbins, accompanied by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in full period costume. There are... More about this event

Father Christmas at the Royal Albert HallFather Christmas at the Royal Albert HallWith his sleigh parked at the Royal Albert Hall but not enough Christmas Spirit to fuel it, Father Christmas needs your help. Join the other Little Helpers and Santa's magical friends from the North Pole to help collect enough so he can fly his sleigh on Christmas Eve. Promising to be one of the most unique and theatrical Father Christmas experienc2017-12-14T00:00:00+00002017-12-24T00:00:00+0000
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Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore
SW7 2AP

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Father Christmas at the Royal Albert Hallevent > Kids EventsDATES5th to 24th December 2017VENUERoyal Albert HallWith his sleigh parked at the Royal Albert Hall but not enough Christmas Spirit to fuel it, Father Christmas needs your help. Join the other Little Helpers and Santa's magical friends from the North Pole to help collect enough so he can fly his sleigh on Christmas Eve. Promising to be one of the most unique and theatrical Father Christmas experienc... More about this event

The Choir Of King's College CambridgeThe Choir Of King's College CambridgeThe world-renowned choir performs a glorious concert of traditional classics and carols for the festive season.2017-12-15T19:30:00+00002017-12-15T00:00:00+0000
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Writer Simon Longman makes his debut at the Royal Court with a poignant drama about two sisters, Anna and Becky, who are determined to hold their family together after the death of their mother until ...More

Summer concerts return to Kenwood House in June 2018, Michael Jackson is On the Wall at the National Portrait Gallery, Katy Perry plays the O2 and the LIFT festival gets a new Artistic Director....More